Cosmetics Regulations And Laws
In The United States what federal agency is responsible for the safety in our nation's cosmetics
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Companies and individuals who market cosmetics have a legal responsibility to
Ensure the safety and proper labeling of their products
Natural
Derivate from nature
Hypoallergenic
Products that may be less likely to cause allergic reactions
Functional Ingredients
they can act as vehicles that allow products to spread, give products body and texture, and give products form: cream, gel, lotion
The most important laws pertaining to cosmetics marketed in the United States are:
The federal food, drug, and cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
The fair packaging and labeling Act (FPLA)
Ingredients used in skin care Products and treatments may cause adverse skin reactions
Fragrances, some preservatives, and chemical sunscreen ingredients are among the most common allergens
organic
Natura -sourced ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals
Noncomedogenic
Refers to ingredients that will not clog your pores
Performance Ingredients
Cause the actual changes on the skin. Sometimes referred to as active agents
How does the law defines a cosmetic
Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, introduce into, or other wise applied to the human body... For cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance.
allergy symptoms
burning, inflammation of the skin, blisters, hives, or rashes
cruelty-free
Products that are not tested on animals at any stage of the production process
Comedogenic
Refer to ingredients that tents to clog your pores, and creates blackheads
Anhydrous
Products do not contain any water (oil-based)
How does the Law defines a drug
Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
when symptoms may be detected
immediately product application or days and weeks later
vegan
should not contain any animal ingredients or animal by-products
Fragrance-free
Indicates that no additional ingredients have been added to the product to specifically provide a fragrance
Fatty Acids
Lubricant ingredients derivate from plant oils or animal fats
What are cosmeceuticals
Professional skin care products and makeup that includes pharmaceuticals grade ingredients
Patch test should be done
apply small quantity of product on inside of the arm close to elbow or behind the ear
Gluten-free
Gluten is a general name for proteins found in wheat, rye, and triticale- a cross between wheat and rye
Unscented
Products are formulated to have no smell
AHA and BHA
Alfa Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids